AccessGenealogy – A free genealogy site with links to primary and secondary sources for Arkansas ancestry and historical narratives. Records include vital records, ethnic records (Black, Native American), court records, church records (including family Bibles), cemeteries, census records, military records, directories, and yearbooks.
Association of Professional Genealogists – When you just need a boost, call in a pro.
Chronicling America is the Library of Congress’s free searchable database of American newspapers in digital format. Search by state, name, place, or date. No subscription is needed.
ConferenceKeeper – a website for genealogy events everywhere. Virtual, in-person, and hybrid webinars, meetings, and conferences get listed by various groups dedicated to genealogy and history research.
Cyndi’s List – A trusted genealogy research site for more than 20 years, Cyndi’s List is free for everyone to use. The site serves as a good starting point for online research.
DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) – The DAR’s Genealogical Research System database contains lineages that help guide research. The public can access these lineages (excluding recent generations) for free. Search by ancestor, descendant, or member. Download specific lineage papers for $10 or the supporting documentation for $20 per file. If you’re traveling to DC, visit the DAR Library. It’s beautiful and crammed full of unique manuscripts and family history research materials, including the largest collection of family Bible records.
DNA Painter – Elevate your DNA analysis with this tool, which maps your chromosomes to identify the sections inherited from each ancestor. Find out exactly which sections of your DNA you and a cousin have in common.
Exploring Greece and Your Greek Heritage – From the site promoting dual citizenship for people of Greek descent, this link contains lots of resources to research Greek ancestry. (This link was sent to us by a young man working on a Boy Scout badge. Thanks, Zach!)
GEDmatch – Upload the raw data from your DNA test to compare to users who have tested on different platforms.
Know Your DNA – Learn about DNA tests, what they can tell you, which is best for your purposes, and how to interpret results and use DNA Painter to map chromosomes with your DNA matches.
Linkpendium – A free index of family history information and resources. Linkpendium’s goal is to index every website related to genealogy, family history, family trees, surnames, vital records, biographies, and other genealogically related topics.
Online Death Records and Indexes for Arkansas – A free guide to Arkansas death records put together by Joe Beine.
Research Wiki – Log in to your free FamilySearch account and take advantage of a thorough guide to research in any location in the world. Where to find records online or in person, where to write for information, and lists of available resources are just the tip of the Research Wiki iceberg. The site serves as a good starting point for online research.
Researching your Family’s History from Ship Passenger Lists – Family history doesn’t stop (or start) when our ancestors stepped foot on American shores. Check out this beginner-friendly site to help researchers puzzle out the questions of where immigrant ancestors came from and maybe even why. Thanks again to the young scout Zach for finding this collection of links for research using ship passenger lists.
Tintenflecken – Translation of documents handwritten or printed in German, correspondence with German records repositories, and research services in German-speaking countries.
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Genealogy – a blog about getting started in family history research and DNA testing.